Patella aspera is a species of limpet, a type of sea snail in the family Patellidae. Long considered to be a subspecies of Patella ulyssiponensis, genetic evidence supports its recognition as a separate species. It is native to Macaronesia. It is known by the common name Azorean limpet, and its local name is lapa brava.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Patella aspera being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Patella ulyssiponensis
- Patella ordinaria
- Patella caerulea
- Cymbula safiana
- Patella depressa
- Scutellastra barbara
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Gastropoda
- Order
- Patellida
- Family
- Patellidae
- Genus
- Patella
- Species
- Patella aspera
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